Cisco Catalyst 6500 User Manual

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Cisco Catalyst 6500 Virtual Switching SystemDeployment Best PracticesDocument ID: 109547ContentsIntroductionPrerequisitesRequirementsComponents UsedConventionsVSS Deployment Best PracticesVSS High AvailabilityUpstream Link RecoveryVSL Link Loss and RecoveryRedundancy with Service ModulesMulticastQualtiy of ServiceSPANMiscellaneousFrequently Asked QuestionsCan dual supervisors be used in each chassis with VSS?When removing the preempt commands in Catalyst 6500 Series Switches in VSS Mode, will it reload theswitches?Related InformationIntroductionThis document provides best practices for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Virtual Switching System (VSS) 1440deployment scenarios.This document provides modular configuration guidance. Therefore, you can read each section independentlyand make changes in a phased approach. This document assumes a basic comprehension and familiarity withthe Cisco IOS® Software user interface. The document does not cover overall network design.PrerequisitesRequirementsThere are no specific requirements for this document.Components UsedThis document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions.The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of thedevices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make surethat you understand the potential impact of any command.